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    Astros Astros trade for Barmes

    Astros acquired INF Clint Barmes from the Rockies for RHP Felipe Paulino.
    Barmes, 31, batted just .235/.305/.351 with eight homers and 50 RBI this past season, but is a solid defender and still possesses good power for a middle infielder. It hurts to give up on a young pitcher like Felipe Paulino, but the Astros apparently think Barmes can be an everyday player for them next season, whether at second base or shortstop.
    Interesting move here. Barmes was most likely going to be non-tendered so why not wait and get him then? Now the Astros have traded a pitcher they didn't have to and will likely tender a contract to Barmes. Barmes will get a raise over the $3.33 million. Maybe the Astros will not tender him a contract and work out a lesser deal. Still a strange move for the Astros. Since Keppinger looks like the answer at second, Barmes will play SS. Barmes might do well with a fresh start somewhere else.

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    Re: Astros trade for Barmes

    They only gave up a 27 year old with two really bad seasons under his belt. Coors isn't going to help his mighty 1.60 WHIP
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    Re: Astros trade for Barmes

    (and if he goes on to be an all-star, just refer back to my post, yeah!)
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    Re: Astros trade for Barmes

    But why give up anything is my point? Why not just wait til Barmes is non-tendered?

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    Re: Astros trade for Barmes

    Quote Originally Posted by love_that_reefer View Post
    But why give up anything is my point? Why not just wait til Barmes is non-tendered?
    gives the astros a chance to work out a deal with Barmes without fear of someone else upping the ante.
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